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Fishing lures for breast cancer
In 2010, Melissa Holmberg of Preston found out she had breast cancer. After surgery and treatment, she is now cancer free. After going through her ordeal, Holmberg felt compelled to do something to help raise money for cancer research.
Friday, May 11, 2012 |
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| Norwegian Ancestry
A Tour of Norway's Stavkirker
Deb Nelson Gourley
1/1/1900 | | Finding ancestral links to stave churches | | Norway's national costume
Deb Nelson Gourley
9/29/2002 | | The bunad is rooted in heritage and tradition | | Amherst had Indians and wolves
Introduction by Deb Nelson Gourley
Story by Jo
1/1/1900 | Jesse James stopped here on his way to Northfield
| | Letters from Norway - A Glimpse of Diversity - 5/9/11
Courtney Bergey
5/6/2011 | By Courtney Bergey
A Glimpse of Diversity
From my experiences in Lillehammer so far, I have realized that Norway is a pretty homogeneous country. The nation does have a fair amount of refugees from Africa and eastern Europe, but very few people are visibly non-Scandinavian. | | Letters From Norway - 5/30/11
Courtney Bergey
5/27/2011 | Home Sweet Lillehammer
When I first arrived in Norway, winter had a firm grip on the country. The mountain forest would be frosted white every morning, and the ground was permanently blanketed with fluffy snow and ice. I adored the site of Norway in the winter. | |
| Government
Big versus small
By Karen Reisner
5/11/2012 | | Commissioner Chuck Amunrud reported on a meeting that took place on May 7 involving commissioners and social service staff from the twelve southeast Minnesota counties considering the formation of a Service Delivery Authority (SDA). The discussion at the county board's May 8 meeting ended with the question from County Coordinator Karen Brown, "Is bigger better?" Chairman Tom Kaase was unable to attend the meeting, but participated by phone. | | Harmony to have boulevard tree program again
By Jade Sexton
5/11/2012 | | Rod Johnson was at the Harmony City Council meeting May 8 on behalf of the Conservation Club. They will be sponsoring a special event in Harmony on July 3 instead of having the usual beer tent for the celebration. The band Gemini will be having a concert at the Fire Hall that night, and the Conservation Club will be selling beer. | | Government this week
5/11/2012 | • Monday, May 14, Chatfield City Council, Chatfield City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 14, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 14, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 14, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 14, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Continued... | | Chimney swift kiosk in Preston
By Karen Reisner
5/11/2012 | Greg Munson, Rochester, explained project plans for a Chimney Swift Kiosk to the Preston City Council at their May 7 meeting. Munson said he has been involved with the Swifts in the area for about 12 years. The birds are in the area for a few months in the summer. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent.
| | Lanesboro City Council hears about the Chamber Strategic Plan
5/11/2012 | | Members of the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce were at the City Council meeting on May 7 to discuss the Strategic Plan. Dave Huisenga said they had numerous meetings to come up with the plan, and they feel it's a good one. He added that it should be considered a living document that will evolve over time as needed. The plan breaks down into seven goals for the Chamber. | |
| Agriculture / Horticulture
Tractor Safety continues
By Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore
5/4/2012 | | Despite the rumors about the Department of Labor re-writing the regulations for youth working on farms, they are not yet in affect. We plan to continue the tractor training for youth eligible to work on farms until new regulations tell us otherwise! While in Washington DC last week, I talked with both Senator Franken and Representative Tim Walz's office about concerns related to the proposed new regulations. | | MnFRAC seeking students for 4-H State Fair mentor program
5/4/2012 | | Minnesota Foundation for Responsible Animal Care is inviting college students with an interest in serving as spokespersons for animal agriculture to apply for the position of Minnesota State Fair 4-H Animal Science Peer Mentor. Six positions are available. | | What does it take to earn a living on the farm?
by Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore
5/4/2012 | | Each year when the adult farm management data becomes available, Gary A. Hachfeld, Extension Educator for Ag Business Management, University of Minnesota Extension, updates the statistics. It is designed to let non-farm (and some farm) folks know what amount of land or the number of head of livestock it takes to earn a living from the farm. There are some surprising numbers in the document. | | Youth Beef Show to be held in Preston
By Jade Sexton
5/4/2012 | | From June 8-10, many people are going to gather at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston for the Youth Beef Show. Young people up to the age of 21 will be there to show their beef cattle and be part of a judging competition. | | FFA Chapters honored for Agricultural Literacy at State FFA Convention
5/4/2012 | | Nineteen FFA chapters from across the state were recognized at the first general session of the 83rd Minnesota FFA Convention at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for their efforts to increase agricultural literacy in their communities. | |
| Arts & Culture
Lanesboro Arts Center Receives $100,000 Capital Grant from McKnight Foundation
4/6/2012 | | Lanesboro, Minnesota: Lanesboro Arts Center has been awarded a grant of $100,000 from the McKnight Foundation to provide capital support for the development of the Lanesboro Arts Campus, which includes the Lanesboro Arts Center gallery building, the St. Mane Theatre, art in public spaces, and community collaborations. | | Book Signing event Saturday in Harmony
4/13/2012 | | The Harmony Arts Board is hosting a book signing event this Saturday, April 21 from 4 - 6 pm at On the Crunchy Side restaurant in Harmony. The event is in honor of the recently released book, Brothers in the Water- The Rushford Volunteer Firemen and the Flood of 2007 written by Bonnie Flaig Prinsen with the Rushford Firemen. | | Commonweal offers free performances to Fillmore and Houston County residents and employees
3/30/2012 | | LANESBORO, MN - The Commonweal Theatre Company announces performance dates in 2012 for its Free County Nights Program. Theatre-lovers living and/or working in Fillmore or Houston Counties may attend Ibsen's compelling drama Pillars of Society on Thursday, April 12; | | Thursday Family Night in Preston
5/4/2012 | | The Preston area businesses are looking for musicians, dancers, and entertainers who would be willing to volunteer their time and talents for "Thursday Family Night in Preston." We are looking for 15-30 minute segments of entertainment to be held in the Downtown Square the first Thursday of the months of June, July, August, and September. | | Announcing call for entries for upcoming Exhibition Gallery shows at Lanesboro Arts Center
3/30/2012 | | Announcing a call for entries for artist work to exhibit in solo or two-person shows in the Exhibition Gallery at Lanesboro Arts Center in 2013 and 2014. | |
| Progress Edition
Mabel working on new community center
Jade Wangen
1/27/2012 | | Jim Westby was the Mayor of Mabel for several years. Over the last few years, there has been a lot of controversy in town over the construction of a brand new Community Center. After Westby lost the last election, the council and the Mabel Economic Development Authority asked him to continue on as project manager for the Community Center project. | | Trailside Campground debuts in Rushford Village
Kirsten Zoellner
1/27/2012 | | Rushford Village is one step and a few months closer to getting a hold of more of those often elusive tourism dollars. Newly developed Trailside Campground will make its debut along the Root River Trail this spring, as seasonal tourists begin pouring into the area. | | A gathering place for Canton residents
Jade Wangen
1/27/2012 | | Along the highway outside of Canton there is a place to fuel up your vehicle, as well as eat a good meal. For the last four years, TJ's Café has been not only a convenient place to stop on your way through town, but also a place for local people to meet and socialize. They have recently extended their hours for Friday night fish dinner. | | Heritage Grove of Harmony celebrating ten years
Jade Wangen
1/27/2012 | | Ten years ago this year, Harmony created a place for people to go who were not ready to go into the nursing home, but still not able to live on their own. Heritage Grove was built as an assisted living center, but it is much more than just that. | | Incremental improvements for Center for the Arts
Karen Reisner
1/27/2012 | | Raising money for the refurbishing of Chatfield's old elementary buildings has been a challenge in this time of tight budgets and slow economic growth. However, progress is being made in part by stretching the funding with the gifts of time and labor by members of the community. | |
| Sports
Fillmore County Sports - Diamond Drubbings - 4/23/12
By Paul Trende
4/20/2012 | It was a week of intra-county beat-downs.
Chatfield baseball started the blitzing. They jumped out 10-2 after two versus R-P. Seven more runs later and the 10-run-rule after five was in effect; 17-6 was the final. Collin Maki (3-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R), Justin Viss (2-4, RBI, 4 R, SB), Tyler Lund (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R), and Mitch Irish (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB) headed the attack. | | Fillmore County Sports - Opening Day: Bulldogs & Gophers go MLB-way - 4.16.12
By Paul Trende
4/13/2012 | High school baseball games are (scheduled to be) 7 inning affairs. The GMLOK and Chatfield baseball squads decided to act like pros for their first game of the season. They went 9 innings, flirted with darkness-induced suspension, but in the end a verdict was sealed, at the very last moment.
| | Fillmore County Sports - Much to their Lemay - 5/7/12
By Paul Trende
5/4/2012 | | It's only a coincidence "Lemay" is a combination of the words lament and dismay. It's only a coincidence. For Fillmore Central/Lanesboro softball, Wabasha-Kellogg's Sophie was a bringer of both words. W-K's chief hurler shut down the FC/L's bats, relinquishing only two hits. Lemay was in trouble just once. W-K scored first. Madyson Main dribbled an infield single to third in the first inning. She stole second, and then advanced the final two bases via past balls. | | Fillmore County Sports - 10 games, 3 days - 5/14/12
By Paul Trende
5/11/2012 | Three double-headers, a miraculous comeback, an extra-inning Schneid-ending win, two pitchers racking up 'W's', five HR's including a grand slam, with Chatfield's ball teams at the front of it all; county-on-county crime!
Finally! | | Fillmore County Sports - Malley two-hitter, FC/L SB 1-0 - 4/30/12
By Paul Trende
4/27/2012 | | Of the ten 3-Rivers softball teams, Fillmore Central/Lanesboro was the last to begin its season. They did so against Dover-Eyota. One really couldn't tell the Falcons hadn't played a game. FC/L put runs on the board in five of six innings. Taylor Case was a thorn in D-E's side (3-3, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 R, SB; reached in all four plate appearances). Steph Erickson had only one hit, but 3 RBI's. | |
| State of Minnesota
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS EARLY IN 2011
By Michele Kimball, Director, AARP Minnesota
10/27/2011 |
Medicare Open Enrollment season has begun. If that seems a bit early to you - you're right. This year the Open Enrollment period begins and ends early (Oct. 15th - Dec. 7th). In previous years the enrollment period began closer to November and extended until the end of December. | | Root River Bike Trail update
7/1/2011 | Until the middle of July the only bridge being worked on is the big confluence bridge about 1.5 miles north of Lanesboro. The bridge is closed to trail users from 7am-6pm Mon- Fri, EXCEPT for this week where no bridge work will be done between Thursday evening and the following Wednesday morning, (June 30th - July 6th).
In the case of a government shutdown the contractor will not be working at all and the trail will remain open. It just would not be monitored or maintained. | | Mn/DOT to repair pavement cracks on nine highways in southeastern Minnesota
5/23/2011 | | ROCHESTER, Minn. - Motorists can expect brief lane closures as crews make pavement repairs on various highways in Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha and Winona counties beginning Monday, May 16. Flaggers will control traffic during the lane closures. | | TILLWATER TEENS AGAIN WIN TRAFFIC SAFETY TV CONTEST
6/2/2011 |
ST. PAUL - For a second year, teenage students from Stillwater Area High School won the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)-AAA Don't Drive Distracted, Teens! TV Commercial Challenge. | |
Minnesota cannot rely
on policies of the past
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| Journal Student Writing Project
Journal Writing Project
What would you do?
By Kiah Halvorson
3/30/2012 | | Almost everyone knows Tim McGraw's song "Live Like You Were Dying." In the song, the man is diagnosed with cancer. And he's thinking about the fact that he only has a month to live. While thinking about his life, he makes a list of what he wants to do with his short time left on earth. | | Journal Writing Project
Discrimination
By Sam Stocker
5/11/2012 | | I have recently come to understand something new. I really didn't see it before, or maybe I always knew it, and I just chose to ignore it. Maybe everyone does. A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to judge FCCLA STAR events in Minneapolis. These STAR events help students gain public speaking skills and can range in topic from saving money for college to first aid techniques to cyber bullying. | | Journal Writing Project - The significance of setting goals
Jennifer Quanrud
5/24/2011 | By Jennifer Quanrud
How many of us have set goals before and not really worked towards them? I know I have. Before my senior year I had a tendency to do this. I have realized if you set goals and achieve them you are more motivated to do things and accomplish them.
| | Journal Writing Project
Moving On
5/4/2012 | | May is finally here, prom season is in full swing, and Memorial Day is right around the corner. Now my English teacher always tells me not to write about the cliché things people always say about graduation, but I just can't help it, so here goes. | | Journal Writing Project
A startling epidemic
By Katie Wolter
4/27/2012 | | Recent studies have shown an increase of senioritis among area seniors. This non-fatal but crippling disease has been on the rise since the end of Christmas break. This disease is highly contagious, and outbreaks have been recorded throughout all of the nation's high schools. | |
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| Features
Tindalls of Lanesboro open new business venture
By Mitchell Walbridge
5/11/2012 | | Whether you are a local resident, seasonal tourist, or just someone who has passed through the quaint community of Lanesboro, it would be extremely difficult to say that you haven't noticed the old-fashioned dining car on Parkway Avenue a few paces from the front entrance of the Cornucopia Art Center. Spud Boy Lunch, one of the newest dining establishments in Lanesboro located at 105 ¾ Parkway Avenue North, opened its doors for the first time on April 30. | | History needed of Rushford
5/11/2012 | | The Rushford-Peterson Independent School District received a grant from Minnesota Historical & Cultural Grants. The purpose of this grant is to evaluate its current school site, the historical Rushford elementary/high school building for its eligibility of placement onto the National Register of Historic Places. The school's construction history dates from 1906 through 1970. | | Whalan Stand Still Parade
5/4/2012 | | On Saturday, May 19, at 11:00 the Whalan Stand Still Parade is on the move again. Meet Vincent, the Gypsy horse, bred to pull the colorful, historic Gypsy vardos (wagons). He is handsome, strong and gentle and will bring along some folks to tell you about himself, his origins and travels. | | State's, nation's largest seat belt enforcement effort rolls into Fillmore County
5/11/2012 | | Fillmore County - Better be buckled up, because it's Click It or Ticket time, May 21-June 7. In Minnesota, about 400 law enforcement agencies will partner with 10,000 agencies nationwide to work overtime patrols to increase seat belt compliance in an effort to stop preventable deaths and injuries. More than 400 unbelted motorists were killed in the last three years in Minnesota, representing 43 percent of the total motorist deaths. | | Recycling 101
By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordina
5/11/2012 | | The use of plastics seems to be increasing each year. Plastic is convenient and durable. Millions of soft drinks, juices, and other liquid refreshments, including water, are purchased each day. Plastic bottles rarely break if dropped and, of course, most of them have caps that keep the contents from spilling if accidently tipped. | |
| Court
Fillmore County District Court Report - 3/19/12
3/16/2012 | | On Monday, March 12, 2012, David John Nelson, 59 of Chester, Iowa, appeared before Judge Robert Benson at the Fillmore County Courthouse. Nelson was charged with Assault in the 3rd degree with substantial bodily harm, which has a maximum penalty of five years in jail, $10,000, or both. | | Court Report
8/5/2011 | | On Monday, August 1, 2011, Jeremy James Shoemaker of Zumbrota, age 27, appeared before Judge Robert Benson in the Fillmore County District Court for sentencing. Shoemaker pled guilty to theft, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail and $10,000. | | Fillmore County District Report
By Jade Sexton
5/4/2012 | | Joshua Thomas Mitchell, age 20 of Lanesboro, appeared before Judge Robert Benson at the Fillmore County Courthouse on April 17, 2012. Mitchell was charged with fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, which has a maximum penalty of three years in jail, a $5,000 fine, or both. | | Fillmore County Court Report - 3/5/12
3/2/2012 | | On Monday, February 27, two people appeared before Judge Robert Benson in the Fillmore County Courthouse for sentencing. Israel Garsia, aka Maylcol Amaya Lopez, 20 of Rochester, and Juan Canales Lumbieras, 19, were both convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 3rd Degree, with a victim that is mentally impaired or helpless. | | Fillmore County Court Report - 5/14/12
5/11/2012 | | On April 30, 2012, Alfredo Trevino, 18 of Rochester, appeared before Judge Robert Benson at the Fillmore County Courthouse for sentencing. Trevino was convicted of Burglary in the 3rd degree. He was sentenced to 18 months in the MN Correctional Facility in St. Cloud, which was stayed for five years. He must serve 90 days in the Fillmore County Jail on work release and pay $2,290 in fees and fines. | |
| Health & Wellness
National Bike Month promotes health in children in Harmony and Preston
5/4/2012 | The Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce and Preston Tourism are proud announce the "Harmony-Preston Biking Passport" for all children and youth up to age 18. To celebrate National Bike Month in May and to encourage local children and youth to use our beautiful trails, the Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce and Preston Tourism have teamed up to create this passport which will be available to all at the Harmony Visitor Center or Trail Head Inn in Preston.
| | Health, Mind & Body - Local website promotes active living
By Nate Langworthy
2/24/2012 | | If you're looking for a way to have some fun getting a little exercise and more fully enjoy the outdoor resources that southeastern Minnesota has to offer, there is now a comprehensive online list of parks and recreation areas to fit your whims. | | Health, Mind & Body - Portable defibrillators increase survival rates
By Bill Lisser
2/24/2012 | Rochester survival rates, one of the best in the nation
Sudden cardiac death is one of the six leading causes of death in the United States. It can happen unexpectedly in people with no previous history of heart disease. When the initial rhythm of the heart is in ventricular fibrillation, the key to survival for people in this condition is to provide service quickly with the use of the defibrillator. | | New HMO to enter the Minnesota market
2/24/2012 | | For the first time since 1998, Minnesota certified a new Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Wednesday. Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan Minnesota intends to operate an HMO in four counties in southeastern Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted and Winona. | | Health, Mind & Body - Fillmore County has a new physical therapist
By Jade Sexton
2/24/2012 | | It wasn't until recently that Fillmore County residents were able to receive physical therapy close to home. Lisa Stensrud opened up her Preston practice in the same building with Arndt Chiropractic at the beginning of December. | |
| Faith & Worship
Piano/Organ concerts in Fillmore County
8/8/2011 | | Dr. Curtis Mathison from Spring Valley High School Class of 1948 is presenting two identical piano-organ concerts in Fillmore County. | | Fillmore youth bible quiz team places third in national tournament
7/8/2011 | | On June 27 - July 1, 2011, the youth Bible quiz team of the Fillmore Free Methodist Church placed third in a Senior Teen Veteran Division at the National Bible Quiz Finals at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. About 500 teenagers and adults from across the United States competed on 92 youth teams, jumping off electronic seats to answer Bible questions about the Gospel of John. | | Fillmore Free Methodist Church Groundbreaking Ceremony
8/26/2011 | | On Sunday, June 26, the Fillmore Free Methodist Church (in the village of Fillmore) held a groundbreaking ceremony for an addition to the church building. The planned construction is a new fellowship hall and entryway. | | Gospel Quartet Group comes to Preston
4/13/2012 | | The name Still Water may be new to some gospel music fans, but the sounds, energy and faces will be very familiar. Founded in 1994, this group of men has brought their unique talents and ministry to folks all across the country. | | Dedication celebration at the Fillmore Church
4/13/2012 | | The public is invited to the Dedication Celebration of the new building addition of the Fillmore Free Methodist Church on Sunday, April 22. This Christian Life Center expansion includes a large fellowship / recreation hall; entryway; and storage room. | |
| The Great Outdoors
Houston Nature Center & tent camping open for business
7/15/2011 | | The Houston Nature Center is owned and operated by the City of Houston, with no state (or county) funding. There you can meet Alice the Great Horned Owl, check out the hands-on nature displays, extensive native prairie plantings, and recycled bicycle art. There are also walk-in tent sites available for camping at only $13/night on a first-come, first-serve basis. | | Swifts enjoy communal roost in Preston
By Karen Reisner
9/5/2011 | | About twenty bird and nature enthusiasts spent a pleasant evening, Wednesday August 31, at the Trailhead parking lot watching a current local phenomenon. | | Prairie Walk at Houston Nature Center
9/12/2011 | | Come for an easy one hour walk along the award-winning Houston levee prairie in Trailhead Park. | | Local Spring Valley man shoots wild boar
5/24/2011 | | Recently, Dick Harreld of Spring Valley, took a trip to the foothills of Sierra, Nevada, in Placer County, hoping to shoot a wild hog. | | Transporting Injured Raptors - You Can Help!
7/15/2011 | | What should you do if you find an injured hawk, eagle, or owl? The Houston Nature Center serves as a collection and transportation hub for the sick and injured raptors of this area since the nearest wildlife rehabilitators are in the Twin Cities, but we could use your help! This training session will teach you how to safely catch a grounded raptor, what to put it in, some initial health assessment... | |
| Business Announcements
Lanesboro library closing for renovations
12/22/2011 | | Lanesboro, MN - The Lanesboro Public Library reminds patrons to check out books before the new year, because it will be closed from January 2 through 16, 2012, for renovation. | | Meet Derrick Chapman
1/6/2012 | | Sethre Media Group is expanding in a new direction. Both the Fillmore County Journal and the Olmsted County Journal will be debuting new web sites soon, and with these sites will be the opportunity for businesses to advertise. Derrick Chapman has recently been hired as an online consultant and web design consultant. | | Local lineworkers head to Wisconsin to aid in power restoration
9/12/2011 | | Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TEC) sent four lineworkers to Friendship, Wis. earlier today to assist with power restoration efforts following a storm that rolled through its service territory. At one point Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative, which has 36,000 members, had 10,000 without power. | | Arlin Falck Foundation accepting grant applications
10/14/2011 | | Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education, and similar matters. | | AgStar Fund solicits grant applications
10/14/2011 | | The AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, is proud to announce it is once again accepting grant applications for programs that enhance the quality of life and future opportunities for rural residents and their communalities. Recipients will be awarded up to $10,000 for projects or programs that align with the Fund's mission and fit strategically with the intent of our clients and the communities in which they live. | |
| Education
Fillmore Central band students audition for All-State bands
5/4/2012 | | On March 17, 2012, fourteen of Fillmore Central's best high school musicians traveled to Century High School in Rochester, MN, to audition for the 2012-13 All-State Bands. These students prepared a rigorous audition consisting of scales, college-level etudes, and sight-reading over the course of four months. | | Fillmore Central discusses technology needs
By Jade Sexton
4/27/2012 | | Fillmore Central's technology committee met recently to further discuss options for offering more technology to the students. Superintendent Richard Keith and board member Jim Love spoke to the board at the regular meeting on April 24. | | Chatfield School Board discusses Action 100
By Mitchell Walbridge
4/20/2012 | | Chatfield School Board members had a busy night on April 16 as the group met for its regular monthly meeting. A main focus during the meeting was discussion on reading curriculum instructional development as new initiatives are being formulated for students who attend Chatfield Public Schools in future years. | | FC Band performs at small group contest
5/4/2012 | | The Fillmore Central High School Band Department performed at the MSHSL Small Group Music Contest Tuesday night in Rushford, MN. 82 members of the FCHS Band participated in this event, involving 17 total solos and ensembles. All 17 groups from Fillmore Central earned the top, or "Superior" rating for their performances. | | Rushford-Peterson National Honor Society
5/4/2012 | | On Wednesday, April 18 the Rushford-Peterson Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. The National Honor Society recognizes those students that have followed our school's motto of "Always Our Best" in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. | |
| Real Bites
Real Bites - I'm back, and I'm hungry - 4/16/12
By Jason Sethre, Publisher of the Fillmore County
4/13/2012 | By now, you've probably heard of the new restaurant in Rushford named Lynndyn Bridge. After we ran an article on our March 16, 2012, front page about this fine new restaurant, I had to make it a priority to make this my first Real Bites stop of 2012.
| | Friends in good places at Highway 44
Sheena Suckow
6/24/2011 | By Sheena Suckow
Life is crazy. Time flies by and before you know it, it's been 2 months since you talked to one of your best friends who, when you were in college, you didn't go one single day without talking to. I find this happening way to often in my life. | | Shawnee's serves up a slice of BBQ heaven
By Sheena Suckow
7/8/2011 | By Sheena Suckow
Do you remember as a kid the long list of foods you didn't like or were unwilling to try? What about the things you didn't like but couldn't live without now as an adult? The biggest two on my list: mustard and barbecue. They're two of my favorite flavors now but you'd have to pull my teeth out before I'd eat them as a youngster. | | Real Bites - An apple a day will make you 'turnover'
By Jason Sethre, Publisher of the Fillmore County
5/11/2012 | | I'll never forget when I first walked into Preston Apple & Berry Farm and first met Joe Gosi -- the world famous "Pie Man." I heard his accent and asked him where he was originally from. He said, "I am authentic Norwegian. That's what I tell everybody." I replied, "Oh, I was thinking Texas." He may not remember that, but I do. | | Off the beaten path with the Highland Store
Sheena Suckow
6/17/2011 | By Sheena Suckow
When I decided to take on the Highland Store as my next Real Bites column, there was one problem I discovered. Where in bluff's country is it? Having not acquainted myself very well yet with the curving, nestled in small towns of the area I had no idea where I was headed. Luckily, I was talking with my Grandma and mom about it and decided it was just best to bring them along as a navigational tool since I was assuming my GPS wasn't going to lead me quite where I needed to go. | |
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